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1959 Map of Lacey

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lacey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lacey and the outskirts of Olympia are mapped during a period of significant suburban expansion, where the traditional landscapes of Little Chambers Prairie meet the evolving urban core. The purple revisions on this sheet highlight the growth around St Martins College and the establishment of residential clusters like Thompson Place and Beachcrest. The map provides a detailed look at the interface between the dense waters of Henderson Inlet and the inland freshwater chain including Hicks Lake, Long Lake, and Pattison Lake.

Transportation corridors define the region's character, from the winding Woodard Bay Road to the heavy rail lines of the Northern Pacific and Burlington Northern. Local history is preserved in the location of the Union Mill site and rural landmarks like Mushroom Corner. The presence of institutions like North Thurston High Sch and public spaces such as Tolmie State Park reflect a community transitioning from its timber roots toward a modern residential center.